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Carrier profile · USDOT 1435014 · MC-542184 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
HWS LLC
DBA HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE
73 power unitsavg 7.3 yrRegional · 4 statesFALLS CHURCH, VA62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-542184 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
73Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
2010–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average63.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average18.5% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo63.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.3 yr
Model years 2010–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HWS LLC (USDOT 1435014) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE effective Nov 11, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 63.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 73 power units and 66 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 19, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 21, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HWS LLC's USDOT number?
HWS LLC's USDOT number is 1435014, and its motor carrier number is MC-542184.
Is HWS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, HWS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HWS LLC's safety record?
HWS LLC has a 63.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is HWS LLC's fleet?
HWS LLC operates 73 power units and 66 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HWS LLC based?
HWS LLC is based in FALLS CHURCH, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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